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Digital TV in Australia

The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Best MP3 players

Everyone's got different priorities when it comes to portable music players. CNET.com.au picks the best MP3 players for sound quality, battery life, ease-of-use and overall features.

Will my PC work with the iPhone?

So you're interested in an iPhone — but will it work with your PC?

Digital photography glossary

Having problems with certain camera jargons? Fret not. We have compiled a list of the common terms and definitions used in digital photography.

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

Free Adobe CS3 alternatives

We take a look at some freeware alternatives for the applications of Adobe Creative Suite 3.

New Motorola RAZR line show

Motorola has announced three hot new slim phones for the Australian market that are sure to wow you with their sleek designs and fancy features. Check out our line show of the latest successors to the Motorola RAZR.

MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition

Now that Macs are migrating to Intel processors, the Mac vs. PC argument can finally be put to a fair test. See which one won the debate.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

Top 10 mobile phones of March

2-megapixel cameras were all the rage this month, with seven out of our ten most popular phones sporting them. 3G-enabled multimedia handsets from Nokia and Motorola got quite a lot of attention, too, along with O2's range of Xda handhelds.

Panasonic introduces 2006 camera, camcorder line-up

Year kicks off with six new Lumix digital still cameras and eight e.cam video cameras.

Moto madness continues at 3GSM

Motorola unveiled several new alliances for the new year and a revamped lineup of its handsets.

Portable video player powerhouses

Long before the video-enabled Apple iPod hit the market, companies such as Archos and Creative established themselves as portable video pioneers with the launch of a variety of devices that played video, in addition to MP3s and digital audio.

Apple iPod killers 2005

We know what you're thinking: Why mention the iPod in the same breath as digital audio players from Archos, and Creative when the iPod doesn't even play the WMA format?

MP3 players with large screens

MP3 players with monster screens. Watch movies! View photos! Scare the dickens out of the iPod Shuffle with these big-screen players.

MP3 players that play video

Portable video players are hogging the headlines right now, but Apple's latest iPod is certainly not the only device in town.

In-flight entertainment: best MP3 players and PVPs for air travel

When you're gearing up for air travel, be sure to pack some digital entertainment along with your travel pillow.

Dream Tech: DreaMP3 player

Surrounded by neat new technology, CNETers every once in while sit back and daydream about the perfect gadget. Here's the MP3 player that we dreamed up.

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